Gateway: Cocaine, Murder, & Dirty Money in Europe

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Innocent people are getting murdered. Lawyers live in safehouses, and a princess is in hiding. This is Europe today—it just might be the world’s next narco-state. Over the past decade, the historic European ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp have turned into global gateways for cocaine. Think Miami in the 1980s — but with even more drugs, and much shittier weather. In this six-part podcast series from Brazen, host Mitchell Prothero explores Europe’s cocaine crisis through the dramatic stories of cartel leaders, cops, journalists, and the victims caught in the middle. From RPG attacks on newspaper offices to the slaughter of entire families, the war on drugs has arrived on Europe’s shores. And a lot of people are making a lot of dirty money. Reporting from Antwerp and Amsterdam, Brazen goes deep inside this crazy under-reported story. Gateway is a Project Brazen production. For more fearless storytelling, search for the Brazen channel on Apple Podcasts or visit brazen.fm, home to all our podcasts, documentaries and newsletters. At Brazen, we show you how the world really works – from espionage and corruption to deal-making and organised crime, we’ll take you inside stories from hidden worlds. Don’t stay in the dark. Subscribe to Brazen+ on Apple Podcasts or at brazen.fm/plus and get exclusive bonus episodes, as well as ad-free listening and early access to new shows. For the latest from Brazen delivered straight to your inbox, subscribe to our newsletters at brazen.fm/newsletters.Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://brazen.fm/plus/

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Recent Reviews
  • KPSoulfuel
    Fascinating! So glad I stumbled on this.
    New favorite podcast. Utterly fascinating. Listen!!!
  • General Acorn the fighter
    Had no idea how bad it has gotten in Europe
    It’s weird to think a place like Holland could become a narocterrorist state like Mexico. Terrifying.
  • Sfrenc01
    Great show!!
    Hooked from the very moment I started listening. I heard the interview in Jordan Harbinger and so glad I found this show. Can’t wait for any further episodes you may put out on this or different topics!!
  • RobGinVA
    Background sounds are annoying
    I had to stop listening to this podcast because of the constant texting noise in the background. It was too much and annoying
  • Laceeeey W
    Highly Recommend
    This is very, very, VERY well done- binged it in less than 24-hours. Excellent across the board. Found you via your recent interview on the Jordan Harbinger Show! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
  • Callahansfeedstore
    Not quite there
    A fascinating and illuminating story, but as a podcast it is lackluster. The host’s narration is oddly cheerful considering the subject matter. And there isn’t a lot of compelling audio, nor gripping scenes. Lots of telling, very little showing. Probably would have been better as a longform article or book.
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    You got me
    Ooouh! The trailer has me yearning for more.
  • A1312A
    Off to a great start!
    Excited to see where the show goes and hope it’s as good as the first couple episodes.
  • Jmama14
    Crazy true amazing music
    I love the way this show takes you into the underworld of Amsterdam and Antwerp. Eye opening and thrilling. Will change how you think of Europe in some stunning ways.
  • Swimfan255587411
    I had no idea this was happening…
    This is a wild (and chilling!) story I hadn’t heard of before this podcast.
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